Pope Leo XIV accepts LGBTQ inclusion in Catholic Church

Leo also said church leaders were "looking to be more welcoming and more open and to say all people are welcome in the church"

-- UPI, --September 3, 2025

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Pope Leo XIV confirmed his intent to include LGBTQ parishioners within the Catholic Church ahead of their planned Holy Year pilgrimage to Vatican City.

The pope met editor and author the Rev. James Martin of New York for 30 minutes and said he intends to continue Pope Francis' policy of inclusion for all, the National Catholic Reporter reported Monday. ---More...

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